The next day, an article titled "Qing Emperor Spits Blood to Assist Jingguo's Northern Army" appeared on the discussion board. It recorded the events from the massacre of the spiritual beast traffickers to Jingguo receiving large amounts of supplies. It praised the Qing Emperor on the surface but derided him in reality. The writing was humorous and poignant, attracting many scholars.
Only now did the entire human race know the details of the matter. They all praised Fang Yun for doing well. At the same time, they praised Ao Huang for his righteousness. Ao Huang was amused for the entire day.
The large-scale operation to capture the spiritual beast traffickers continued in Xiang Province. Many bailiffs no longer had the time to maintain order in various places, nor did they have the ability to deal with the local ruffians. However, Xiang Province's public security was frighteningly good.
Xiang Province had more than a hundred million people, yet not a single ruffian had caused trouble in the past few days. Not a single commoner had reported a theft.
Zhang Zongshi, a Baling scholar who worked in the governor's office, had joked with his friends when he had time. Now, those ruffians grieved for the death of a thief. They were so frightened by Xusheng's iron fists that they were well-behaved.
Winter had just entered the tenth month, but a small number of people in Xiang Province felt that it was already midwinter. Even if they wore large cotton-padded jackets, they would still feel cold to the bone.
Fang Yun was still dressed in green. He cultivated in the governor's office and handled government affairs.
After winter, the Empress Dowager bestowed Fang Yun and Yang Yuhuan each with a thick mink coat. Fang Yun only wore it in front of Yang Yuhuan. This kind of coat was suitable for further north.
On the afternoon of the twelfth day of the tenth month, Dong Wencong walked in with a happy expression. She placed a thick stack of documents on Fang Yun's desk.
"Governor, these are the results of the past few days. Please take a look. As for finishing up, it may take several months or even several years. If you say * * * * *, then we'll arrange for a group of bailiffs to capture those hidden spiritual beast traffickers until they're brought to justice, "Dong Wencong said.
Fang Yun nodded. "Since we're already at the end, there are two important matters. If there's even the slightest mistake, we'll lose everything."
"Please enlighten us," Dong Wencong hurriedly said.
Fang Yundao: "First of all, the rewards given to the bailiffs, bailiffs, and informants must not be deducted at all. They must be distributed as soon as possible. You and I both know what those officials are like. Usually, when they rob Peter to pay Paul, I'll turn a blind eye to it. After all, they all have their difficulties. But this time, I'll cut off the head of whoever dares to touch it! "
Dong Wencong said, "Sir, I heard that some people are dissatisfied, saying that the reward this time is too great. Some of them even received over a thousand taels of silver. This is already a huge sum of money, enough for an ordinary person to live for their entire life. "
"Those people are using their heads as informants and having a knife held to their necks in order to capture the spirit beast traffickers. The money seems like a lot, but don't forget how vicious the spirit beast traffickers are. They will definitely take revenge. This is practically money used to buy their lives! They had reduced the evil qi of the demon realm in Elephant State. They had prevented more people from being killed. They were heroes! However, they are also made of flesh and blood. They also need to support their families. Rewarding them with money is not to bribe them, nor is it to motivate others. It is because they have contributed so much that we have to give them a basic guarantee in terms of life! They don't need money, but we can't not give it to them! If we only give them honor and not money, are we going to let them drink the northwest wind? Moreover, the risk they have to bear is not over yet. A considerable number of them will have to conceal their identities and go to other states to avoid the revenge of the spirit beast traffickers. Those officials don't feel heartache when they spend thousands or tens of thousands of taels of silver, but to use a thousand taels of silver to buy a life is heartache? Don't worry about them! You just have to keep an eye on them! "Fang Yun said without any trace of politeness.
Dong Wencong said, "Sir, please don't worry. This matter has been made known to everyone in Saint Origin World. Most of the officials will not casually interfere. However, I can't guarantee that there will be a few greedy people who will set their sights on this money. "
"Keep an eye on this matter personally. No matter who it is, if they dare to interfere at this time, then don't blame me for killing them as an example!" Fang Yundao said.
"This subordinate understands!" Dong Wencong lowered his head slightly. He felt a wave of killing intent sweep past him, and his neck felt cold.
Fang Yun placed the thick stack of documents in front of him and continued, "As for the second matter, it must be completed when the rewards are distributed. After the rewards are distributed, destroy all of their records in the county, prefectural, and provincial offices. Only a single copy is left in the Ministry of Justice. If anyone wants to read it, they must obtain the approval of the Ministry of Justice! As long as there is any record of them being related to the spirit beast traffickers, burn it all! If money is to protect their livelihood, then this matter is to protect their lives! "
Dong Wencong was filled with deep veneration and said, "This subordinate has also considered this matter, but it is far inferior to yours. Although it is clearly stated that this information cannot be leaked, if someone is willing to spend a few dozen taels of silver, they can obtain the contents of these documents! There are countless such cases in the prefectural, prefectural, and county-level offices. The Ministry of Justice is slightly better. This subordinate thanks you on behalf of those people. At this time, you are also a hero! They captured the spirit beast traffickers, and you protected their lives! "
Fang Yundao said, "Stop flattering me. It seems that it is time to draft a 'confidentiality regulation'. The military needs confidentiality, and the yamen needs it even more. Furthermore, increase the severity of the punishment for those who leak the information. For example, if the leak results in someone being killed, they will be punished as an accomplice. If it involves another country, they will be punished as a traitor! If a country can't even keep its secrets properly, leaking information everywhere like a sieve, it means that not only is the country's lower level rotten, the upper level is also a group of muddle-headed worms. "
Dong Wencong thought that Fang Yun was talking about him and immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He said, "Governor, please rest assured. After the crackdown on the spirit beast traffickers is over, this subordinate will study the yamen's confidentiality matters. Those heroes did not die in the hands of the spirit beast traffickers during the capture process, so they will not die in the revenge that follows."
"Very good. You may leave. "Fang Yundao said.
"This subordinate will take his leave."
Dong Wencong left Fang Yun's study. As he walked, he wondered if Fang Yun was dissatisfied with him. However, he quickly realized that it was not because Fang Yun had said a lot just now. It was obvious that he was guiding him. He was afraid that he did not understand the significance of these two matters, so he relaxed.
Just as he walked out of the governor's residence, Dong Wencong suddenly reached out to touch his official seal and hurriedly looked at the urgent document. After reading it, his expression turned cold. He quickly turned around and walked back into Fang Yun's study.
"This subordinate …" Dong Wencong was about to pay his respects to Fang Yun again when he was interrupted by Fang Yun's outstretched hand.
"Don't regard me as an outsider. You came because of that urgent document, right?" Fang Yun said as he put down his official seal.
Dong Wencong suppressed his anger and said, "This group of idiots. They were originally cracking down on the spirit beast traffickers, but this kind of thing happened! They actually treated ordinary people who raised spirit beasts at home as spirit beast traffickers and killed them for resisting arrest! Moreover, they killed the child's parents in front of her! This group of idiots. Could it be that they did not investigate clearly before acting? "
After Dong Wencong finished cursing, he looked at Fang Yun. A trace of astonishment appeared on his face before he restrained himself.
Fang Yun's expression was calm, as if he did not care about this matter at all. He was far more indifferent than a real old bureaucrat. It was as if the number of people who died had nothing to do with him.
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